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2019 Akron Zips football positional previews: offensive line

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The most underrated unit for any football team is the offensive line, and the Akron Zips are in a good spot for 2019 as they bring back four starters from last season.

However, the introduction of Tom Arth as head football coach means a new offensive scheme to learn for the big guys up front, a scheme that includes five-and-six-man protections as well as gap and zone runs. It’ll be similar to what the offensive line has done in the past, so it should be a relative smooth transition that plays to their strengths.

Key Departures

Key Returnees

The 6’5”, 300-pound senior will be a calming force on the blind side as Brown is only senior starter up front.